Islamic - Rare bronze aspergillum - 10th Century
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,400 - € 1,700
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Islamic bronze aspersoir bottle from the 10th century, in good condition with inscriptions and decorative motifs, provenance British private collection.
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Description from the seller
Bronze pear-shaped sprinkler bottle, resting on a tall, flared foot.
The neck, graciously extended into the body, is adorned with an interlaced frieze on its upper part.
The funnel-shaped spout opens to a decoration featuring a horizontal row of seven protruding knobs.
The bottle's flat shoulder bears a calligraphic inscription, while the body is adorned with decorative medallions and a scroll-like frieze.
The foot also bears an inscription, framed by bands with wavy motifs.
It is rare for such pieces to bear an inscription.
The shape of this sprinkler bottle resembles that of similar bottles found in Ghazni, in Sistan, at Afrasiyab and at Rayy.
Another similarly shaped bottle, discovered in Egypt and housed in the Coptic Museum in Cairo, has been attributed to Egypt.
Dimensions: Height 20.6 cm – diameter 10.8 cm
Excellent condition – intact, with only a slight fragility at the shoulder
Middle East, Abbasid period, 900/1000 AD
Provenance:
British private collection, from an old London collection assembled in the 1990s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
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The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
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All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateBronze pear-shaped sprinkler bottle, resting on a tall, flared foot.
The neck, graciously extended into the body, is adorned with an interlaced frieze on its upper part.
The funnel-shaped spout opens to a decoration featuring a horizontal row of seven protruding knobs.
The bottle's flat shoulder bears a calligraphic inscription, while the body is adorned with decorative medallions and a scroll-like frieze.
The foot also bears an inscription, framed by bands with wavy motifs.
It is rare for such pieces to bear an inscription.
The shape of this sprinkler bottle resembles that of similar bottles found in Ghazni, in Sistan, at Afrasiyab and at Rayy.
Another similarly shaped bottle, discovered in Egypt and housed in the Coptic Museum in Cairo, has been attributed to Egypt.
Dimensions: Height 20.6 cm – diameter 10.8 cm
Excellent condition – intact, with only a slight fragility at the shoulder
Middle East, Abbasid period, 900/1000 AD
Provenance:
British private collection, from an old London collection assembled in the 1990s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Islamic
Century/timeframe
10ème Siècle
Name of object
- Rare bronze aspergillum - 10th Century
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
